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Top 10 Rig Rundowns of 2025play icon
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Top 10 Rig Rundowns of 2025

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By Premier GuitarDec 30, 2025
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Updates from the team at Premier Guitar.
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This year was a big one for the Rig Rundown crew! John, Perry, and Chris traveled to Boston, Cincinnati, Chicago, Milwaukee, and even a cave in Tennessee, while, of course, foraging in their home base of Music City to gather the biggest and brightest (and loudest) setups touring the world. Dive into the most popular episodes and behind-the-scenes adventures the tres amigos encountered in 2025.

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John Bohlinger
By John BohlingerDec 24, 2025
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John Bohlinger is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist best known for leading the band on NBC's Nashville Star, serving as music director for the CMT Awards and specials on PBS and GAC, and of course for his appearances in PG Rig Rundown, Review Demo, Axes & Artifacts, and What Bohlinger Plays videos.
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Tom Butwin
By Tom ButwinDec 23, 2025
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Tom Butwin is a freelance contributor to Premier Guitar and also a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and YouTube personality. He studied at Oakland University, and he's released three original records, as well as two musical theater cover albums. (Yes, musical theater. You read that correctly.) You can connect with him at https://www.TomButwin.com.
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Chris Stein on Guitars, Vintage Gear, and Blondie’s Soundplay icon
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Chris Stein on Guitars, Vintage Gear, and Blondie’s Sound

Axe Lords
By Axe LordsDec 18, 2025
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Imagine a world where only guitars matter. Welcome to Axe Lords! In every episode, comedian and shredder Dave Hill, producer and best-selling author, Tom Beaujour, and bad-ass luthier to the stars Cindy Hulej hang with musical celebrity guests to discuss why having more guitars is the only true path to happiness and inner peace. Chaos has been known to ensue. Axe Lords is hosted by Dave Hill, Cindy Hulej, and Tom Beaujour. Produced by Studio Kairos. Recorded at Kensaltown East. Engineered by Patrick Samaha. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Mark Dowd. Theme music by Valley Lodge.
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John Bohlinger
By John BohlingerDec 17, 2025
John Bohlinger
John Bohlinger is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist best known for leading the band on NBC's Nashville Star, serving as music director for the CMT Awards and specials on PBS and GAC, and of course for his appearances in PG Rig Rundown, Review Demo, Axes & Artifacts, and What Bohlinger Plays videos.
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A New Voice for Acoustic Guitars: Fishman Fluence

Tom Butwin
By Tom ButwinDec 16, 2025
Tom Butwin
Tom Butwin is a freelance contributor to Premier Guitar and also a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and YouTube personality. He studied at Oakland University, and he's released three original records, as well as two musical theater cover albums. (Yes, musical theater. You read that correctly.) You can connect with him at https://www.TomButwin.com.
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